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Claire H. Suzuki, 84

Claire H. Suzuki peacefully passed away at home on September 4, 2023. She was born in Puunene to the late Toru and Miyoshi Tomita. She is predeceased by her brother Gordon Tomita. Claire is survived by her husband Arthur Suzuki, sons Wade (Charise) Suzuki and Daren (Susan) Suzuki, brother Ronald Tomita, and four grandchildren Carter, Jena, Reannon and Richelle. Private services were held. The family requests no koden/monetary offerings, or flowers. Special thank you to Maui Memorial Medical Center & Staff, Hale Makua Rehab & Staff, and Maui Hospice & Staff.

Jaime James Cabudol, 71

Jaime James Cabudol of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on September 16, 2023. He was born on July 16, 1952, in Wailuku. Private services will be held. Jaime was a Carpet Installer. He was predeceased by his parents, Melencio & Eusebia Cabudol. He is survived by his companion, Tina Moniz; sons, Jeremy Brown, Keola Cabudol; daughter, Kanani Cabudol; siblings, Lorrie (Larry) Hamilton, Melencio “Mickey” (Missy) Cabudol Jr., Roger (Madge) Cabudol, Lita Apo, Paul (Terri) Cabudol; and his soulmate, Pedro the doggie. Online condolences may be made at: ...

John Y. Karakawa, 79

John Yutaka Karakawa of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on July 30, 2022. He was preceded by his parents, Ichijiro Karakawa and Koyoshi Okusada Karakawa. He is survived by his brother Shigeru (Carol) Karakawa. Private services have been held. The family re-quest no Koden. Online condolences may be made at: Nakamuramortuary.com

Anita Toshiko Yamafuji, 95

Anita Toshiko Yamafuji of Lahaina, passed away on September 18, 2023, at Hale Makua Wailuku, surrounded by family. She was born on January 10, 1928, in Lahaina Maui, to Chujiro and Fusa Kamimoto. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Ballard Family Mortuary. Visitation will begin at 3:30 p.m.; services start at 4:30 p.m. Anita was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked at the Pioneer Mill Hospital, Maui Memorial Hospital, Maui Medical Group and the Lahaina Kaiser Clinic. She is predeceased by her husband, Takashi Yamafuji; son, Todd Yamafuji; and ...

Nely Acido Blue, 59

It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Nely Acido Blue of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Nely was born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on November 15, 1963. Funeral service will be held at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, from 5pm to 8pm. On the following day Thursday, October 5, 2023, prayer service starts 9AM to 12Noon at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku. Burial will be at 12 noon, she will rest in Wailuku Memorial Park. She worked in the hospitality ...

Anstern John Gouveia, 73

“Tribute to a Cowboy, Rancher and Bull Rider”. Anstern was born on November 9, 1949 in Pu‘unene, Maui, HI (under the kingdom of Hawaii), to Manuel “Boy” Gouveia (Father), and Mathilda “Cassie” P. Freitas (Mother). He passed away in Maui, HI on September 7, 2023. He was an excellent horseman and enjoyed living his life in the humble ways of old ways of Hawaii. He graduated St. Joseph School in 1963 and continued on to graduate from the old Maui High School (Hamakuapoko) class of 1967. He was the owner and operator of Sleeping G Ranch, Haiku, HI (Camp Maui) where he ...